Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 24

Al Bundy · 08-06-2013, 04:40 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...4-nba-schedule

With the Schedule released today, I figured it would be a good time to start the thread.

The NBA released its 2013-2014 schedule on Tuesday in a televised special on NBATV alongside a release on NBA.com and its team websites.

The season kicks off Tuesday, October 29th as Miami hosts the Chicago Bulls in Derrick Rose's expected return to the court. Then it's the Battle of LA as the Lakers host the Clippers. It could be the return of Kobe Bryant from his Achilles injury he suffered last spring, and will be the regular season debut of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' newest head coach.

It's a massive gamble by the NBA, considering Rose's struggles returning from his ACL injury suffered in the 2012 playoffs and Bryant's more recent Achilles surgery. If those players were to miss the opening night, it's going to make for a very underwhelming opening night of basketball, regardless of the markets involved for ratings.

Opening week continues on Thursday with the Bulls hosting the Knicks in what is likely to be Rose's return to the United Center in the regular season. The Knicks will be on a back to back, opening the season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Thursday night the revamped Warriors visit the Clippers, who are clearly the hot team, with two national appearances in the first three days.

Opening week concludes Friday with the Nets' home opener vs. the Heat, followed by another Lakers home game, this time vs. the defending Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs.

On the NBA's biggest regular season day, Christmas Day, starts with the Nets hosting Chicago, followed by the scoring-champ rematch of Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant as the Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Then in the main event, the Heat play the Lakers at Staples Center. Dwight Howard joins the Christmas fun as the Rockets travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs. And in the night cap, the Clippers visit Oracle Arena to take on Steph Curry and the Warriors.

Monday, January 20th continues the NBA's tradition of making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a huge basketball event, with four games on the schedule. Brooklyn travels across the bridge to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Grizzlies hosting the Pelicans, the Lakers taking on the Bulls at the United Center, and the Pacers facing the Warriors in the bay to cap off the night.

The Lakers first meet Dwight Howard on November 13th in Houston, and again on January 14th. They first host Howard at Staples Center on February 19th, and again on April 8th.

The NBA Finals rematches occur on January 26th in Miami and March 6th in San Antonio. Will Gregg Popovich rest his starters? It's not a back to back, as the Spurs face Atlanta on the 24th, but it is in the middle of a three-game road trip.

Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Lakers keep the max number of nationally televised (non-NBA TV) games in the league at 25, tied with the Knicks and Heat. The Clippers have 21 nationally televised games, while the defending Western Champs, the Spurs, only have 15. The Bulls jump to 24 national games, with the league banking on Rose's return to carry audiences. The Thunder also feature on national TV 24 times.

Houston, with newly-signed Dwight Howard and James Harden, feature 20 games on national television, a pretty low number given the star power. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011, and now have just eight national TV appearances. The Warriors meanwhile jump to 17 games, while Eastern Conference finalist Indiana only appears 10 time next season. To put that in perspective, the Denver Nuggets appear 13 times.

The rest of the schedule is at the link.

okcchief · 11-06-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Better, but still not real comfortable IMO. He HAS to get stronger. A liability on defense as well. I liked the Adams pick when you made it. He's proving to be a bit more polished than expected, but that happens from time to time. College perimeter players have no idea how to use a good big man.

He's getting better every game. That's all I can hope for.

KevB · 11-06-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

He's getting better every game. That's all I can hope for.

He's able to play off Durant and Westbrook now, that will help him considerably.

okcchief · 11-06-2013, 11:32 PM

Westbrook has a completey different attitude when it comes to interviews. It seems like he is much more appreciative of what he has when it was taken away. I'm loving the maturity I'm seeing out of him so far this season.

Pitt Gorilla · 11-07-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

Westbrook has a completey different attitude when it comes to interviews. It seems like he is much more appreciative of what he has when it was taken away. I'm loving the maturity I'm seeing out of him so far this season.

That really is awesome news.

Al Bundy · 11-07-2013, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Myeh myeh myeh Really great road win for the Warriors tonight myeh myeh myeh myeh myeh myeh myeh

Actually it was. Showed how much better the Warriors are.

KCUnited · 11-07-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Hmm stat line looks good.

He was 0-7 with 3 fouls at one point.

MIAdragon · 11-07-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

He was 0-7 with 3 fouls at one point.

He's young. He gets frustrated at times and presses, he starting to figure it out. He's going to good, really good.

okcchief · 11-07-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Actually it was. Showed how much better the Warriors are.

The Warriors are as good as anyone in the West period. Iggy and a healthy Bogut make them extremly scary.

KCUnited · 11-07-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

He's young. He gets frustrated at times and presses, he starting to figure it out. He's going to good, really good.

I'm not disputing that, at the time of my post though, he was playing like dog shit.

KevB · 11-07-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

The Warriors are as good as anyone in the West period. Iggy and a healthy Bogut make them extremly scary.

I agree. All about health with them --- primarily Curry and Bogut given their injury histories. But they just got Barnes back, and they'll get Ezeli back at some point as an additional big on defense. Great starting 5, and a really solid bench with Barnes, Draymond Green, O'Neal/Ezeli, and Speights. A little light at guard off the bench with Toney Douglas, but if that's the worst part of your team......

People were worried about them losing Jack, but Iguodala replaces Jack and more.

**dirk digler** · 11-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Heat looking like the champs that they are against the no defense Clippers

MIAdragon · 11-07-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Heat looking like the champs that they are against the no defense Clippers

We're waiting......

-King- · 11-07-2013, 11:33 PM

LAKE SHOW!

**** Dwight.

KevB · 11-07-2013, 11:34 PM

And that, my friends, is why Houston is not a legit contender. They should be ashamed.

They're a poor (and that's being polite) defensive team, and Howard kills you on offense in a close game.

KC_Connection · 11-07-2013, 11:35 PM

Dwight's FTs cost them the game. Also the lack of defense at a crucial moment.

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5381831	2013-2014 Official NBA Thread http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...4-nba-schedule With the Schedule released today, I figured it would be a good time to start the thread. The NBA released its 2013-2014 schedule on Tuesday in a televised special on NBATV alongside a release on NBA.com and its team websites. The season kicks off Tuesday, October 29th as Miami hosts the Chicago Bulls in Derrick Rose's expected return to the court. Then it's the Battle of LA as the Lakers host the Clippers. It could be the return of Kobe Bryant from his Achilles injury he suffered last spring, and will be the regular season debut of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' newest head coach. It's a massive gamble by the NBA, considering Rose's struggles returning from his ACL injury suffered in the 2012 playoffs and Bryant's more recent Achilles surgery. If those players were to miss the opening night, it's going to make for a very underwhelming opening night of basketball, regardless of the markets involved for ratings. Opening week continues on Thursday with the Bulls hosting the Knicks in what is likely to be Rose's return to the United Center in the regular season. The Knicks will be on a back to back, opening the season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Thursday night the revamped Warriors visit the Clippers, who are clearly the hot team, with two national appearances in the first three days. Opening week concludes Friday with the Nets' home opener vs. the Heat, followed by another Lakers home game, this time vs. the defending Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs. On the NBA's biggest regular season day, Christmas Day, starts with the Nets hosting Chicago, followed by the scoring-champ rematch of Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant as the Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Then in the main event, the Heat play the Lakers at Staples Center. Dwight Howard joins the Christmas fun as the Rockets travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs. And in the night cap, the Clippers visit Oracle Arena to take on Steph Curry and the Warriors. Monday, January 20th continues the NBA's tradition of making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a huge basketball event, with four games on the schedule. Brooklyn travels across the bridge to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Grizzlies hosting the Pelicans, the Lakers taking on the Bulls at the United Center, and the Pacers facing the Warriors in the bay to cap off the night. The Lakers first meet Dwight Howard on November 13th in Houston, and again on January 14th. They first host Howard at Staples Center on February 19th, and again on April 8th. The NBA Finals rematches occur on January 26th in Miami and March 6th in San Antonio. Will Gregg Popovich rest his starters? It's not a back to back, as the Spurs face Atlanta on the 24th, but it is in the middle of a three-game road trip. Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Lakers keep the max number of nationally televised (non-NBA TV) games in the league at 25, tied with the Knicks and Heat. The Clippers have 21 nationally televised games, while the defending Western Champs, the Spurs, only have 15. The Bulls jump to 24 national games, with the league banking on Rose's return to carry audiences. The Thunder also feature on national TV 24 times. Houston, with newly-signed Dwight Howard and James Harden, feature 20 games on national television, a pretty low number given the star power. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011, and now have just eight national TV appearances. The Warriors meanwhile jump to 17 games, while Eastern Conference finalist Indiana only appears 10 time next season. To put that in perspective, the Denver Nuggets appear 13 times. The rest of the schedule is at the link.
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